Coinsberg

5 Lekë – Albania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th Anniversary of Skanderbeg's Death - League of Lezhë

Context

Years: 1969–1970

Issuer: Albania

Period:

(1945—1990)

Currency:

(since 1965)

Demonetization: 1 January 1992

Total mintage: 10,540

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 16.66 g

Silver weight: 16.64 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #49

Numista: #20972

Value

Exchange value: 5 ALL

Bullion value: $45.70

Obverse

Inscription:

5

LEKË

1000

Translation:

Lekë

1000

Script: Latin

Language: Albanian

Reverse

Inscription:

SHQIPËRI·ALBANIA

1444-1968

LIDHJA E LEZHËS - LIGA LISSI

Translation:

ALBANIA - ALBANIA

1444-1968

THE LEAGUE OF LEZHE - THE LEAGUE OF LEZHE

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Albanian

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Hungarian mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
—	—	8,540	Proof
1969	—	1,500	Proof
1970	—	500	Proof

⭐ Somewhat Rare